The Economist’s Cocaine Index
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Here’s a chart from The Economist comparing per-gram cocaine prices around the world:
Click the graph to see the Economist article.
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It would seem that it’s not just prescription drugs that are cheaper in Canada than in the U.S..
For an economic index that’s a little less illicit, check out the Economist’s Big Mac Index.
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Odd that New Zealand is such an outlier. It's almost three times even what Australia's is... I wonder why? The artice doesn't say.
This is bull shit i have never known anyone in the USA t pay more than $50 for a gram of coke.This is so off..the only one that is believable is Columbias because they produce it.